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Mets signed OF Matt den Dekker to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

The 30-year-old outfielder was originally drafted by the Mets back in 2010 and played his first two major league seasons in Queens. He owns a weak .234/.316/.354 career batting line but carries a strong reputation on defense. Feb 15 - 9:03 AM

Mike Puma of the New York Post writes that the Mets are considering a reunion with outfielder Matt den Dekker.

Den Dekker, who broke into the majors with the Mets in 2013-2014, spent the majority of the 2017 season at the Triple-A level where he slashed .250/.322/.441 with eight homers and 29 RBI in 79 games in stops with the Marlins and Tigers. The Mets are in need of outfield depth and it would only require a minor league deal to sign him, so it's realistic that this could come together. Feb 13 - 11:25 AM

The 30-year-old spent the majority of the 2017 season at the Triple-A level where he slashed .250/.322/.441 with eight homers and 29 RBI in 79 games. He'll look to score a minor league deal with a spring training invite elsewhere. Sat, Oct 21, 2017 12:58:00 PM

Tigers sent OF Matt den Dekker outright to Triple-A Toledo.

Den Dekker passed through waivers after being designated for assignment last week. The 29-year-old will stick around as outfield depth in the minors. Mon, Jul 10, 2017 11:28:00 AM

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T.J. Rivera (elbow) expects to be cleared to begin throwing as soon as next month.

That would put him about five months removed from Tommy John surgery. The timeline for position players to return is faster than that of pitchers, but Rivera sees May as the most realistic goal at this time. He should contribute in a utility role whenever he's ready. Rivera owns a strong .304/.335/.445 batting line through 344 plate appearances in the majors.

According to Ken Davidoff of the New York Post, the Mets could place David Wright on the 60-day disabled list as soon as February 14.

The move would clear a spot on the 40-man roster, which could come in handy as the Mets make some last-minute additions. Wright, 35, has undergone three surgeries in the past two years and has been limited to 75 games over the past three seasons. He hasn't resumed baseball activities and appears doubtful to contribute with the Mets this season. He's still owed $47 million through 2020, though the Mets hold an insurance policy which covers 75 percent of his salary. If it's determined that Wright is physically unable to return, it's possible there could be some sort of settlement with the insurance company. However, it doesn't appear that an official decision regarding possible retirement is in any way imminent.

Mets GM Sandy Alderson said Wednesday that Michael Conforto (shoulder) likely won't be ready until the beginning of May.

Conforto needed major surgery in early September after tearing the posterior capsule in his left shoulder on a swing. He was sporting terrific numbers at the time of the injury (.939 OPS, 27 HR, 68 RBI in 109 games) and the 24-year-old outfielder carries a good amount of fantasy intrigue into the 2018 campaign, but there is obviously some risk that his rehab won't shape up as smoothly as everyone is hoping. Jay Bruce, signed to a three-year, $39 million free agent deal last week, will open the season as the Mets' primary right fielder.